Davefevs Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: After looking at the stats /charts/numbers/graphs as you do- a player running up and down an indoor hall with the odd bleeping sound must be positively a white knuckle ride to watch? Not really, but clear he’s never done an “SDS” before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicdaps Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Worth every penny. For sure. I would have helped crowd fund it given the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Not really, but clear he’s never done an “SDS” before. SDS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: SDS? You watched it…all 12 mins of it…Rennie explains. No it’s not a discount sofa company. Edited January 31, 2023 by Davefevs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 31, 2023 Admin Share Posted January 31, 2023 53 minutes ago, BCFC Rich said: His first day: It must be not only physically exhausting but mentally exhausting going through all of that I can imagine it's quite a daunting experience 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: You watched it…all 12 mins of it…Rennie explains. No it’s not a discount sofa company. I did, Dave. So I have to admit that I had the sound down. For fear that you were trapping me into watching the full 12 minutes again- I googled it (1.1 secs). It's single double single over 60 yards. Let's stick to FFS, IMO and draw the line at : ? I have enough trauma about your chats and stats presuming that everyone but me understands them. PTSD. Ps I've just found out that on otib you cant write L something L withouth it being changed to "laugh" That's as bad as s a u c e Edited January 31, 2023 by Marina's Rolls Royce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Probably a huge relief to get away from having your health checked by a computer and kick a ball around with your team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I find them interesting. Wonder what it’s like coming into a dressing room full of strangers, especially from lower League…must be quite nervy for him. Little things like “Phlegm” actually telling him his name, no expectation that he’d know who Curtis Fleming was. I watched Bentleys one for Wolves and it’s funny to see him getting changed in the changing room sat next to Neves and all the players come say hello as they come in and he introduces himself to Diego Costa as ‘Bents’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 hours ago, BCFC Rich said: Interview, comes across well- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Son of Fred said: For real, bruv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 31 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Nice words from Ainsworth, that I am sure will be echoed here when Alex Scott moves on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, BCFC Rich said: His first day: Wouldn't have thought he'd have had time to do Sudoku on his first day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Can we loan him back to Wycombe for the postponed game against he Gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Welcome Anis. Looks a very exciting addition, as part of a front 3- excellent. A little spoilt for choice up there all of a sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Welcome to Ashton Gate Anis!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 By the way, dunno if anyone else noticed and his view could have changed in the subsequent 6 hrs or so but at 5ish, 5.10ish Nixon said Mehmeti was the signing of the day. Let's hope he's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnheadbcfc Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 15 hours ago, Scrumpty said: When I find myself in trouble, Anis Mehmeti scores for me Scoring goals for City, Mehmeti And in my hour of darkness he's standing right in front of me Scoring goals for City, Mehmeti Mehmeti, Mehmeti, Mehmeti, Mehmeti Scoring goals for City, Mehmeti Please let this be a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Classy statement from Gareth Ainsworth.. Welcome Anis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 When was the last time we had a player with a thin 'spiv' 'tache like Anis has?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) On 31/01/2023 at 16:25, BCFC Rich said: Already posted earlier in the thread, but for those who don't frequent the transfer forum, here is his highlights vid: Well here's our Knockaert. He'll put bums on seats if he plays like that Love the way he doesn't shirk the physical stuff or fall over at the first opportunity, too. Good luck, son. Edited February 1, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Well here's our Knockaert. He'll put bums on seats if he plays like that Love the way he doesn't shirk the physical stuff or fall over at the first opportunity, too. Good luck, son. If those quick feet don't win us a penalty, nothing ever will... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Wow: pace, strength, skilful, can beat a man, two footed and he can finish! There must be a catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 22 hours ago, downendcity said: Nice words from Ainsworth, that I am sure will be echoed here when Alex Scott moves on. I have a distant hope that won't be for a while yet, a good end to the season and if we have a realistic chance of challenging next year then maybe he will stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: Wow: pace, strength, skilful, can beat a man, two footed and he can finish! There must be a catch! I refer you to my comment about his moustache... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: I have a distant hope that won't be for a while yet, a good end to the season and if we have a realistic chance of challenging next year then maybe he will stay. If he continues his progression, then by the end of the season I reckon that he will know he's ready to make the step up to the next level If he continues his progression, then by the end of the season more bigger clubs will be wondering whether they can afford to wait and risk missing out on a player with such potential. The type of offers we all suspect will come in for him would make it difficult for the club to turn down. The financial rewards on offer, allied to the chance to play at the highest level and give his career a further boost (with his agent's encouragement, no doubt!) Would make it difficult for the player to reject Of course, when we secure the FA Cup and promotion double all the above becomes academic! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Does anyone know if this guy is actually as good as his showreel? If he is, we've got some player on our hands, given the time to settle at a higher standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Does anyone know if this guy is actually as good as his showreel? If he is, we've got some player on our hands, given the time to settle at a higher standard. Been looking on some ITK (independent) vlogers and they all say he is excellent and we are lucky to have him ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Definitely a lot of jealousy from the fanalyst community on twitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Definitely a lot of jealousy from the fanalyst community on twitter. Good! Considering he cost us about one-tenth of what we got for Semenyo if he is half as good as that showreel we have got the steal of the season. I have to ask myself why nobody else was prepared to take a chance on him at that price? Edited February 2, 2023 by pillred 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 hours ago, downendcity said: If he continues his progression, then by the end of the season I reckon that he will know he's ready to make the step up to the next level If he continues his progression, then by the end of the season more bigger clubs will be wondering whether they can afford to wait and risk missing out on a player with such potential. The type of offers we all suspect will come in for him would make it difficult for the club to turn down. The financial rewards on offer, allied to the chance to play at the highest level and give his career a further boost (with his agent's encouragement, no doubt!) Would make it difficult for the player to reject Of course, when we secure the FA Cup and promotion double all the above becomes academic! I think if he puts in an 8/10 performance against Man City then Pep won't leave the building without putting an offer in. An impressive performance against City will elevate the level of clubs that will come in for him. Right now I'd say mid to lower prem clubs are what will be seriously looking at him. Maybe a Tottenham too who just like to collect young players and not do anything with them. Maybe even a Dortmund. But a good performance against City and he's looking at a top 6 club. Alex Scott in my opinion can go to the very highest level of this game. I mean champions league, World cups etc. But he needs to very very carefully choose the correct move for him, which I think he will. I also think that us as a club would also try to sell him to the right club for him and his career as we are a caring club and him having the best possible career will further benefit us. If we sell to a top 6 club then we get in to thr realms of being able to add clauses such as Champ league appearances bonuses etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: But he needs to very very carefully choose the correct move for him, which I think he will. I also think that us as a club would also try to sell him to the right club for him and his career as we are a caring club and him having the best possible career will further benefit us. Even if that meant accepting a lower offer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 9 hours ago, pillred said: Good! Considering he cost us about one-tenth of what we got for Semenyo if he is half as good as that showreel we have got the steal of the season. I have to ask myself why nobody else was prepared to take a chance on him at that price? Cause he’s a maverick innit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: But a good performance against City That just riles me a bit , ‘ City ‘ ? We are City , they ,‘the opponents ‘, are Man City 5 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 8 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I think if he puts in an 8/10 performance against Man City then Pep won't leave the building without putting an offer in. An impressive performance against City will elevate the level of clubs that will come in for him. Right now I'd say mid to lower prem clubs are what will be seriously looking at him. Maybe a Tottenham too who just like to collect young players and not do anything with them. Maybe even a Dortmund. But a good performance against City and he's looking at a top 6 club. Alex Scott in my opinion can go to the very highest level of this game. I mean champions league, World cups etc. But he needs to very very carefully choose the correct move for him, which I think he will. I also think that us as a club would also try to sell him to the right club for him and his career as we are a caring club and him having the best possible career will further benefit us. If we sell to a top 6 club then we get in to thr realms of being able to add clauses such as Champ league appearances bonuses etc. Probably cup tied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 After watching the video, how did we get him so cheaply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 How did no one else try and steal him from us if there was a fairly low release clause? One of if not the best signing of the window in the efl apparently. Very excited to see what he brings but as others have said, need to give him time to step up a level and find his feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This guy is definitely a roadman in his spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 8 hours ago, BLRed said: How did no one else try and steal him from us if there was a fairly low release clause? One of if not the best signing of the window in the efl apparently. Very excited to see what he brings but as others have said, need to give him time to step up a level and find his feet I think by the time it came out about the release clause, we already had the deal done, pictures ect were done the night before it was announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Probably cup tied. Defo cup tied. Played in first round i believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 12 hours ago, cidered abroad said: After watching the video, how did we get him so cheaply? O'Dowda looked amazing in his showreel too!! The difference here is that NP will trust him play his own game and have players around him that'll help him shine. I still think we coached all the O'Dowda out of O'Dowda. Shame. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) From what I’ve seen little bits of him and the clubs interview, he looks to have a bit of an arrogant edge to him, but in a good way. I don’t think he’s going to be a shirker, put it that way. We have had so many of those in the past, “if I play, I play” attitude. He’s here to win. Edited February 2, 2023 by Lew-T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, Red Skin said: O'Dowda looked amazing in his showreel too!! The difference here is that NP will trust him play his own game and have players around him that'll help him shine. I still think we coached all the O'Dowda out of O'Dowda. Shame. Callum O’Dowda is in that big list of ‘shirkers’ that I’ve stated above. It looks like we’re finally getting our act together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Cause he’s a maverick innit. Brett or Bart ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, Lew-T said: From what I’ve seen little bits of him and the clubs interview, he looks to have a bit of an arrogant edge to him, but in a good way. I don’t think he’s going to be a shirk, put it that way. We have had so many of those in the past, “if I play, I play” aitude. He’s here to win. From what I have heard from the Wycombe end he's one of the hardest trainers they have ever had as well as the most talented. And Wycombe have produced some decent players over the years 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 10 hours ago, nickolas said: Defo cup tied. Played in first round i believe. Yes, so is Cornick. Will still bet good money some include them when we do get to Man City match day thread.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Lew-T said: From what I’ve seen little bits of him and the clubs interview, he looks to have a bit of an arrogant edge to him, but in a good way. I don’t think he’s going to be a shirker, put it that way. We have had so many of those in the past, “if I play, I play” attitude. He’s here to win. I've said before that I think our squad is lacking a sprinkle of arrogance and ruthlessness. So totes agree, hope this lad has that and that it rubs off on our homegrown young uns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) On 31/01/2023 at 21:12, Marina's Rolls Royce said: I did, Dave. So I have to admit that I had the sound down. For fear that you were trapping me into watching the full 12 minutes again- I googled it (1.1 secs). It's single double single over 60 yards. Let's stick to FFS, IMO and draw the line at : ? I have enough trauma about your charts and stats presuming that everyone but me understands them. PTSD. Ps I've just found out that on otib you cant write L something L withouth it being changed to "laugh" That's as bad as s a u c e I’ve got no idea what they mean… Lines and lines and lines…I know there is a Swansea! Edited February 3, 2023 by exAtyeoMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 02/02/2023 at 00:30, Davefevs said: Definitely a lot of jealousy from the fanalyst community on twitter. Ooh fanalystgate… interesting. I do like Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) On 02/02/2023 at 01:22, pillred said: Good! Considering he cost us about one-tenth of what we got for Semenyo if he is half as good as that showreel we have got the steal of the season. I have to ask myself why nobody else was prepared to take a chance on him at that price? Mehmeti I feel will become a club legend - or disappear making barely a ripple & not anything between the two.. Measured by the money that was literally burned during the Swiss tony years, this is low/calculated risk..and certainly not scattergun. Looking forwards to see what he can do,, hopefully the former! Edited February 3, 2023 by Son of Fred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 31/01/2023 at 20:16, BCFC Rich said: His first day: He wasn’t over enamoured with chicken and peppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, Son of Fred said: Mehmeti I feel will become a club legend - or disappear making barely a ripple & not anything between the two.. Measured by the money that was literally burned during the Swiss tony years, this is low/calculated risk.... Looking forwards to see what he can do,, hopefully the former! Sammie Szmodics had similar hype when he arrived from a lower league but only made three appearances, though he has now fulfilled his potential at Blackburn. Hopefully this works out better for us. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammie_Szmodics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Eddie Hitler said: Sammie Szmodics had similar hype when he arrived from a lower league but only made three appearances, though he has now fulfilled his potential at Blackburn. Hopefully this works out better for us. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammie_Szmodics That was more to do with how he was managed and are other signings shortly after. He didn't get a proper chance 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: Sammie Szmodics had similar hype when he arrived from a lower league but only made three appearances, though he has now fulfilled his potential at Blackburn. Hopefully this works out better for us. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammie_Szmodics That was down to shite recruitment by LJ & Ashton. We signed palmer & had Paterson here at the same time . There was no sense signing the lad . Completely different now . Edited February 3, 2023 by steviestevieneville 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Bard said: That was more to do with how he was managed and are other signings shortly after. He didn't get a proper chance Yes I do agree. I know there was an injury issue. But not feel he given a far crack of the whip. From what I seen on vid clips this Mehmeti looks impressive. Looking forward to see how that develops in finding patterns of play with Scott and Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 minute ago, steviestevieneville said: That was down to shite recruitment by LJ & Ashton. We signed palmer & had Paterson here at the same time . There was no sense signing the lad . Completely different now . Hopefully so, though it's always a gamble with lower league stars. I think he's a great signing for the price. The biggest positives for me are the posts on the Wycombe forum saying that they thought he could have done better than signing for Bristol City; this suggests that he is genuinely very good rather than just very good at that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: I’ve got no idea what they mean… Lines and lines and lines…I know there is a Swansea! for example: The longer the line the better they are! Red line is average for the division / position. He is one of the highest dribblers in the division, and gets the most touches in the box. His dribble success rate is just above average. As for these, blobs rather than lines: closer they are to the top right corner the better. Red lines are average again. Anis scores 0.34 goals per 90 mins. According to his xG he gets 0.26 xG per 90…so he scores more than he should from his chances, and that is a lot for a wide forward / attacking midfielder. each blob is a player. Edited February 3, 2023 by Davefevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: for example: The longer the line the better they are! Red line is average for the division / position. He is one of the highest dribblers in the division, and gets the most touches in the box. His dribble success rate is just above average. As for these, blobs rather than lines: closer they are to the top right corner the better. Red lines are average again. Anis scores 0.34 goals per 90 mins. According to his xG he gets 0.26 xG per 90…so he scores more than he should from his chances, and that is a lot for a wide forward / attacking midfielder. each blob is a player. Thanks Dave. I’m glad he’s a dribbler, want to see our players running at them a bit more. As for the blobs, who is the blob at the extreme top right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: Thanks Dave. I’m glad he’s a dribbler, want to see our players running at them a bit more. As for the blobs, who is the blob at the extreme top right? David McGoldrick (Derby): 8 goals in 1159 mins. Had a good career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Red Skin said: O'Dowda looked amazing in his showreel too!! The difference here is that NP will trust him play his own game and have players around him that'll help him shine. I still think we coached all the O'Dowda out of O'Dowda. Shame. Part of the problem with COD was his injury problems and the extremely rubbish medical department we had back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) I haven't read through the whole thread but I think @exAtyeoMax it was who asked why he ended up in non-league. Listening to his interview and him saying he went without a club for a year after Norwich released him, I wonder if he lost his love for the game. I know one of our squad who told me that this nearly happened to them after experiencing the drudgery of U21 football, and it was only a chance to go to non-league and play competitively again that rescued them. alternatively, he could have gone off the rails, and needed setting straight again? The way he talks, so seriously, about winning, and imposing his own mental approach, sounds like a player who has had a few heart to hearts with someone and with himself. Edited February 3, 2023 by Port Said Red 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I haven't read through the whole thread but I think @exAtyeoMax it was who asked why he ended up in non-league. Listening to his interview and him saying he went without a club for a year after Norwich released him, I wonder if he lost his love for the game. I know one of our squad who told me that this nearly happened to them after experiencing the drudgery of U21 football, and it was only a chance to go to non-league and play competitively again that rescued them. alternatively, he could have gone off the rails, and needed setting straight again? The way he talks, so seriously, about winning, and imposing his own mental approach, sounds like a player who has had a few heart to hearts with someone and with himself. Coping with setbacks in one's life is how so many people get to the top of the tree. All successes without any downsides cannot prepare one for the ups and downs of life. Having also listened to Harry Cornick and his tale of how he got into pro football, it appears to me that NP and Tinman are looking at the lifestyle, attitude of coping with setbacks of any player that they are interested in for City. Will they be a team player or will they be selfish? Will they help teammates or let them sink? The character of a recruits is as important as their control of a ball. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 19 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I haven't read through the whole thread but I think @exAtyeoMax it was who asked why he ended up in non-league. Listening to his interview and him saying he went without a club for a year after Norwich released him, I wonder if he lost his love for the game. I know one of our squad who told me that this nearly happened to them after experiencing the drudgery of U21 football, and it was only a chance to go to non-league and play competitively again that rescued them. alternatively, he could have gone off the rails, and needed setting straight again? The way he talks, so seriously, about winning, and imposing his own mental approach, sounds like a player who has had a few heart to hearts with someone and with himself. Thanks for your reply. So many things can happen at that time of your life, life takes you all over the place. Hopefully he’s now happy in himself, and thankfully for us, it’s brought him to our club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 One bit from Nige’s interviews yesterday (can’t remember which one) was where he said that once City had gained agreement from Wycombe to speak to Anis, Nige went and met him that afternoon. This seems to be a bit of a divergence from what he’s previously said, where he’s kinda said he’s not very involved. Maybe this is the evolvement of recruitment over his time, RG’s time and now with Tinnion? Maybe “they” feel the manager should take a bit more of an active responsibility / accountability for the players brought in. I wonder what would happen if Nige met him and didn’t like his character, got the wrong vibe, etc. It also seems very apparent that City will do things properly, not play out the chase via agents / media…although they can’t control that. We saw that with Semenyo, with the differing Burnley and Bournemouth approaches. It’s possible that happened with Currie too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I just wondering if Mehmeti is the Vardy signing. In comparison to what NP did in building the Leicester side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: I just wondering if Mehmeti is the Vardy signing. In comparison to what NP did in building the Leicester side I'm hoping Bell can do that job. He's got the pace and the ability to finish, he now needs to show that he can consistently produce the goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 39 minutes ago, mozo said: I'm hoping Bell can do that job. He's got the pace and the ability to finish, he now needs to show that he can consistently produce the goods. Thats what I was thinking. Bell is the Vardy, Mehmeti is the Mahrez, but that does question where Alex Scott fits in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, beaverface said: Thats what I was thinking. Bell is the Vardy, Mehmeti is the Mahrez, but that does question where Alex Scott fits in? Danny Drinkwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, beaverface said: Thats what I was thinking. Bell is the Vardy, Mehmeti is the Mahrez, but that does question where Alex Scott fits in? Tottenham's midfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: One bit from Nige’s interviews yesterday (can’t remember which one) was where he said that once City had gained agreement from Wycombe to speak to Anis, Nige went and met him that afternoon. This seems to be a bit of a divergence from what he’s previously said, where he’s kinda said he’s not very involved. Maybe this is the evolvement of recruitment over his time, RG’s time and now with Tinnion? Maybe “they” feel the manager should take a bit more of an active responsibility / accountability for the players brought in. I wonder what would happen if Nige met him and didn’t like his character, got the wrong vibe, etc. It also seems very apparent that City will do things properly, not play out the chase via agents / media…although they can’t control that. We saw that with Semenyo, with the differing Burnley and Bournemouth approaches. It’s possible that happened with Currie too. I've always taken it with a punch of salt when managers say they aren't involved in bringing players in. Of course the scouts, analysts, CEO and agents do their bit prior to signing, but the majority of managers will meet with player and his agent before signing. It's only natural to do this. It's due diligence. You've got to get on with one another, sell your intentions to the player, how they fit in to your plans, sell the playing ethos etc etc etc. The player also has to sell himself to the manager. Agents can made a turd sound shiny. Imagine the furore if a player was hopeless, fell out with the manager pretty much straight away, and it became apparent they'd never met before signing? Or in some cases the CEO or owner has told a manager he has to have a player, even if he doesn't want him.... It happens as we know. It just makes all involved look like mugs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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